I'm looking for upgraded discs front and rear (E30 M3 brakes) - does anyone have decent suggestions?
Anyone tried Stoptech or any of the demontweeks offerings? EBC/Blackdiamond/Tarox?
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Demlotcrew
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Can I ask what's wrong with original disks from BMW?
Absolutely nothing - but they are on a significant back-order (rears have been for over 2 months) and I want to get back on the road quick. Leaning towards Tarox at the moment.
And my current disc fronts have been experiencing some significant metal on metal action after Silverstone.
If it helps...I don't use the car a TON, so it's probably 50/50 street/track. Last two days at Donington/Silverstone have both ended up with toasted brakes so planning on an upgraded set of pads/discs with a spare set of pads in the toolbox.
The e30 M3 brakes shoud be fine size-wise when I'm not using ECP pagids.
And my current disc fronts have been experiencing some significant metal on metal action after Silverstone.
If it helps...I don't use the car a TON, so it's probably 50/50 street/track. Last two days at Donington/Silverstone have both ended up with toasted brakes so planning on an upgraded set of pads/discs with a spare set of pads in the toolbox.
The e30 M3 brakes shoud be fine size-wise when I'm not using ECP pagids.
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Demlotcrew
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BMW disks with a decent pad and lots of direct cooling is what I would be aiming for. There has to be a supplier for disks, maybe in Europe?
Next option is a disk with a bell from the likes of AP/performance friction, can't say I've looked in to the size needed for stock m3 callipers, but nothing is impossible these days.
Next option is a disk with a bell from the likes of AP/performance friction, can't say I've looked in to the size needed for stock m3 callipers, but nothing is impossible these days.
So not much point in getting something like the Tarox t2000 grooved discs? I was trying with Cotswolds, any other dealer suggestions? Could try Sytner (am in London).
So just BMW discs or upgrade to aftermarket? Trying to use off-the-shelf bits.
I know Turner MS in the US does backing plates with ducting but is there anyone more local?
Any pad suggestions? Was trying for pagid blues (demon tweeks site is down, BG developments might get back to me soon) or thinking to get the tarox corsa pads with their discs....not cheap though.
Not a huge fan of a big brake setup (rattling pads, £) but might be an option down the road. car is def harder on the brakes with the M52
So just BMW discs or upgrade to aftermarket? Trying to use off-the-shelf bits.
I know Turner MS in the US does backing plates with ducting but is there anyone more local?
Any pad suggestions? Was trying for pagid blues (demon tweeks site is down, BG developments might get back to me soon) or thinking to get the tarox corsa pads with their discs....not cheap though.
Not a huge fan of a big brake setup (rattling pads, £) but might be an option down the road. car is def harder on the brakes with the M52